Comment by bee_rider

> I always assumed it was a depression era thing (canned bread!).

1860’s apparently.

https://www.britishfoodinamerica.com/A-Number-of-Historical-...

> You're really not missing out.

It it rare in matters of taste to be able to say it, but you sir or madam are objectively incorrect!

Ok well, maybe that is a bit over the top. But anyway, since it comes in a can, hopefully anyone curious can just try it. Pop it in the toaster oven, put some cream cheese on it, and have it for breakfast. It is a treat, IMO.